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What will be formed after oxidation of secondary alcohol with chromic anhydride (CrO3)?
What will be formed after oxidation of secondary alcohol with chromic anhydride (CrO3)?
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Chromic anhydride is a strong oxidizing agent that selectively oxidizes secondary alcohols to ketones without affecting aldehydes or carboxylic acids.
Updated On: Feb 24, 2026
- Aldehyde
- Ketone
- Carboxylic acid
- Ester
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Oxidation of a secondary alcohol with chromic anhydride (CrO3) yields a ketone. Secondary alcohols cannot be oxidized to aldehydes or carboxylic acids.
Step 2: Therefore, option (2) is the correct selection.
Step 2: Therefore, option (2) is the correct selection.
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